Essence of India Prices in Chicago, IL 60625
Hours of Operation
- Mon: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Tue: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Wed: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Thu: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Fri: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Sat: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Sun: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Restaurant Menu
| Appetizers |
| Vegetable Samosas | $4.95 |
two deep-fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas.
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| Vegetable Pakoras | $3.95 |
(gf). vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep-fried until crisp and golden.
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| Non-Vegetarian Sampler | $11.95 |
(gf). from the tandoori oven. platter includes chicken malai kabab, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab.
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| Paneer Pakoras | $5.75 |
(gf). homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters.
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| Papadum | $1.95 |
(gf). papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala.
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| Keema Samosas | $6.95 |
two deep-fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb.
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| Jhinga Karahi | $6.95 |
deep-fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice, with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour.
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| Vegetable Cutlets | $3.95 |
(gf). two deep-fried patties made with seasoned vegetables.
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| Masala Papadum | $2.50 |
(gf). papadum topped with onions, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala.
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| Vegetable Essence |
| Spinach With Chickpeas | $10.95 |
(vg, gf). homemade spinach simmered in indian spices, tomatoes and chick peas.
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| Malai Ka Kofta | $10.95 |
(gf, ni). fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit and indian spices in a tomato cream sauce.
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| Saag Chaman | $11.95 |
(gf). spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices.
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| Mutter Paneer | $11.95 |
(gf). combination of peas and cheese cooked with a rich creamy sauce.
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| Paneer Khurchan | $11.95 |
(gf). homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onion, tomato and indian spices.
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| Bhindi Ka Masala | $10.75 |
(vg). mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onion.
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| Vegetarian Korma | $10.75 |
(ni). potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce.
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| Chana Masala | $10.75 |
(vg). chickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and indian spices.
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| Mushroom Mutter | $10.75 |
sliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce.
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| Green Beans & Potatoes | $9.95 |
(vg). gluten free. mild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes.
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| Shahi Paneer | $11.95 |
(gf). cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy.
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| Saag Aloo | $11.95 |
spinach and potatoes simmered in spices.
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| Aloo Do Pyaza | $10.75 |
(vg). potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with indian spices.
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| Baigan Bharta | $10.75 |
(vg). smoked puréed eggplant cooked with herbs and ginger.
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| Gobi Gulatstan | $10.75 |
(vg). cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger.
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| Aloo Mutter | $11.95 |
combination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onion, cumin and a touch of ginger.
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| Dal Makhani | $8.95 |
black lentils cooked in a curry sauce.
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| Dal Turka | $8.95 |
* (vg). yellow lentils sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, indian spices and whole red chilies.
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| Chicken Essence |
| Butter Chicken - Chicken Makhani | $12.95 |
tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices.
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| Chicken Shahi Korma | $12.95 |
(ni). chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry.
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| Murg Tikka Masala | $13.95 |
skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce.
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| Chicken Vindaloo | $12.95 |
* marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices.
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| Chicken Saag | $12.95 |
boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce.
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| Murg Lajwab | $11.95 |
boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce.
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| Chicken Karahi | $12.95 |
masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onion and fresh garlic.
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| Achari Murgh | $11.95 |
tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek.
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| Bhuna Chicken | $12.95 |
* chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies.
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| Madras Curry Chicken | $12.95 |
chicken curry south indian-style marinated chicken in yogurt, tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves.
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| Lamb Essence $13.95 |
| Gosht Korma |
cubes of lamb cooked in a sweet saffron sauce combined with finely ground raisins and almonds.
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| Lamb Pasanda |
lamb marinated in yogurt then cooked in a cream sauce.
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| Achari Gosht |
tender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek.
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| Goan Lamb |
* lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce.
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| Lamb Palak |
lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, garlic and garam masala.
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| Rogan Josh |
lamb marinated in a spiced yogurt with an onion and tomato gravy.
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| Lamb Vindaloo |
* marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices.
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| Fish & Seafood Essence |
| Goan Fish Curry | $14.95 |
* catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce.
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| Yogurt Fish | $13.95 |
catfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom.
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| Jhinga Masala | $14.95 |
shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and indian spices.
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| Shrimp In Coconut Masala | $12.95 |
shrimp cooked with a touch of indian spice, onions, tomatoes, red wine vinegar and coconut milk.
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| North Indian Fish Curry | $14.95 |
boneless catfish, cumin and other indian spices in a yogurt curry sauce.
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| Shrimp Vindaloo | $14.95 |
* marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices.
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| Shrimp With Spinach | $12.95 |
spinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp.
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| Tandoor Essence |
| Tandoori Shrimp | $19.95 |
jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt, blended with indian spices.
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| Bhuni Machhli | $15.95 |
catfish flavored with tamarind, then cooked in the tandoor oven.
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| Tandoori Chicken Salad | $7.95 |
lettuce, cucumbers, carrot, onion and tandoori chicken with an indian dressing that includes mango chutney, vinegar and a touch of indian spice.
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| Murg Tikka | $13.95 |
skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt with herbs and spices, then barbecued in the clay oven.
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| Seekh Kabab | $12.95 |
tender rolls of minced lamb, mixed with herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoor oven.
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| Indian Chicken Tandoori | $9.95 |
skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt, then barbecued in the clay oven.
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| Chicken Malai Kabob | $14.95 |
(cs). skewered boneless chicken marinated in vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, egg white, corn flour and cream cheese with a sprinkle of lemon juice, green chili and cilantro.
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| Lamb Chops | $16.95 |
lamb chops marinated in yogurt and spices, then barbecued in the tandoor oven.
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| Biriyani Essence |
| Non-Vegetarian Biriyani | $11.95 |
traditional indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of protein.
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| Non-Vegetarian Biriyani | $11.95 |
chicken
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| Non-Vegetarian Biriyani | $12.95 |
lamb
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| Non-Vegetarian Biriyani | $13.95 |
shrimp
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| Vegetable Biryani | $10.95 |
traditional indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs.
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| Peas Pulao | $7.95 |
fried rice cooked with peas.
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| Saffron Rice | $7.95 |
basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves.
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| Kashmiri Pulao | $8.95 |
(ni). saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts.
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| Plain Basmati Rice | $3.95 |
long grain steamed basmati rice.
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| Bread Essence |
| Naan | $2.50 |
leavened bread made in the tandoor.
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| Garlic Naan | $2.95 |
naan topped with garlic.
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| Peshwari Naan | $2.95 |
naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut.
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| Paneer Kulcha | $3.95 |
flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese.
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| Paratha Tandoori | $2.75 |
whole wheat dough, twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor.
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| Aloo Paratha | $2.95 |
paratha stuffed with potatoes.
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| Poori | $3.50 |
two puffy deep-fried breads.
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| Butter Naan | $2.75 |
naan with butter.
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| Keema Naan | $3.95 |
naan stuffed with ground lamb.
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| Onion Kulcha | $2.95 |
four bread stuffed with onions.
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| Pudina Paratha | $2.95 |
paratha layered with fresh mint.
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| Bread Assortment | $9.95 |
1 peshwari naan, 1 garlic naan, 1 onion kulcha and 1 pudina paratha.
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| Tandoori Roti | $1.95 |
flat bread cooked in the clay oven.
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| Side Items |
| Raita | $2.50 |
plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices.
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| Mango Chutney | $2.95 |
sweet pickled made from mangoes.
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| Mixed Salad | $2.95 |
individual lettuce salad with tomato, onion, carrot and cucumber, garnished with lemon wedges, green chili and cilantro.
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| Dessert Essence |
| Gulab Jamun | $3.95 |
golden fried dumpling of milk pastry, soaked in a sweet syrup.
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| Rasmalai | $3.95 |
flat cottage cheese dumpling poached in milk and garnished with pistachios.
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| Kheer | $3.50 |
indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts.
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| Gajar Ka Halwa | $3.95 |
cooked grated carrots combined with sugar, milk, butter, cashews and raisins.
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| Ice Cream | $4.25 |
indian style ice cream.
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| Ice Cream |
pistachio or mango
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| Essence Of Faluda | $5.95 |
chef`s specialty. mango, pistachio and rose flavored ice cream layered with indian soft noodles and tukmari (similar to tapioca) then topped with a touch of rose syrup.
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| Beverages |
| Lassi | $2.50 |
homemade yogurt shake.
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| Lassi |
sweet or salted
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| Mango Lassi | $3.50 |
homemade mango yogurt shake.
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| Masala Tea - Chai | $1.95 |
indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs.
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| Soda | $1.95 |
coke, diet coke & sprite
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| Coffee | $1.95 |
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| Tea | $1.95 |
regular tear or masala tea
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* Disclaimer: Information shown on the website may not cover recent changes. For current price and menu information, please contact the restaurant directly.
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